Forward Arturs Duselis (201-F-89) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Jurmala, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 13. The 27-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, six rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass LU (#10, 2-10) with 32-point margin 89-57. Jurmala maintains the 2nd position in Latvian LBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this s... [read more]

Forward Arturs Duselis (201-F-89) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Jurmala, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 13.The 27-year old player was the main contributor (19 points, six rebounds and four assists) to his team's victory, helping them to outclass LU (#10, 2-10) with 32-point margin 89-57. Jurmala maintains the 2nd position in Latvian LBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Jurmala will need more victories to improve their 8-5 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Duselis as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Arturs Duselis averages this season 7.5ppg.

The second best player in last round's games was 33-year old former international forward Janis Poznaks (203-F-83) of BK Ogre. Poznaks had a very good evening with 25 points. Of course he led BK Ogre to another comfortable win 71-53 over slightly lower-ranked Liepaja/Triobet (#8, 4-8) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed BK Ogre to move up to 7th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-7 record. Poznaks is a newcomer at BK Ogre and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

Third on the list of top players last round was guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-PG-89) of Valmiera (#6). Kaufmanis got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for eight rebounds . Despite Kaufmanis' great performance Valmiera lost 75-81 to the higher-ranked Ventspils (#1, 11-1). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Valmiera ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 7 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Kaufmanis could help Valmiera to bring them higher in the standings. Kaufmanis has a great season in Latvia. After 12 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.9ppg (best scorer).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. LBL top team - Ventspils (11-1) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Valmiera (5-7) 81-75. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-12. But Valmiera won second period 20-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The former international forward Aigars Skele (192-92) stepped u... [read more]

Host teams show no mercy winning all games.

LBL top team - Ventspils (11-1) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Valmiera (5-7) 81-75. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-12. But Valmiera won second period 20-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The former international forward Aigars Skele (192-92) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and the former international power forward Rolandas Zakis (206-87) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-89) responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Ventspils have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-1 record. Valmiera lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Ventspils are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Latvijas Universitate (#10) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valmiera will play at home against Jekabpils (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Second ranked Jurmala (8-5) crushed at home 10th ranked Latvijas Universitate (2-10) by 32 points 89-57, which is the biggest margin this round. Forward Arturs Duselis (201-89) nailed 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Edgars Jeromanovs accounted for 8 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Peteris Rekis (197-93) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds for Latvijas Universitate in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jurmala have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-5 record having just two points less than leader Ventspils. Latvijas Universitate at the other side stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Jurmala will play against Barons Riga (#5) on the road in the next round. Latvijas Universitate will play against the league's leader Ventspils (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last game of round 13 Liepaja/Triobet lost to BK Ogre on the opponent's court 53-71. The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points by Janis Poznaks of BK Ogre.

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Liepaja/Triobet (4-8) was defeated on the road by ninth ranked BK Ogre (4-7) 71-53. The game without a history. BK Ogre led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. BK Ogre forced 24 Liepaja/Triobet turnovers. The former international forward Janis Poznaks (203-83) nailed 25 points for the winning side and forward Karlis Apsitis (200-92) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Roberts Krastins (195-94) came up with 14 points and center Davis Rozitis (215-90, college: Hawaii) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Liepaja/Triobet in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BK Ogre moved-up to seventh place. Liepaja/Triobet at the other side dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers:BK Ogre: J.Poznaks 25+1reb+1ast, K.Apsitis 11+9reb+3ast, R.Zebergs 8+3reb+1ast, L.Mizis 7+6reb+2ast, G.Antrops 5+2reb+1ast, R.Niedra 4+1reb+2astLiepaja/Triobet: R.Krastins 14+4reb+1ast, D.Rozitis 8+7reb+1ast, A.Butjankovs 8+1reb, R.Cook 8+2reb+1ast, K.Pauls Lasmanis 6+4reb, A.Ausejs 3+1reb+4ast

LBL top team - Ventspils (11-1) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat sixth ranked Valmiera (5-7) 81-75. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-12. But Valmiera won second period 20-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The former international forward Aigars Skele (192-92) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and the former international power forward Rolandas Zakis (206-87) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four Ventspils players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Janis Kaufmanis (186-89) responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Damier Pitts (177-89, college: Marshall) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Ventspils have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-1 record. Valmiera lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Ventspils are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Latvijas Universitate (#10) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valmiera will play at home against Jekabpils (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Ventspils: A.Skele 21+3reb+1ast, E.Zelionis 17+4reb, F.Campbell 16+4reb+1ast, R.Zakis 11+11reb+2ast, A.Ate 7+4reb+3ast, W.Deane 7+5reb+2astValmiera: J.Kaufmanis 30+8reb+2ast, D.Pitts 15+5reb+7ast, E.Jonats 8+10reb, L.Blaus 8+6reb+2ast, A.Berzins 6+6reb, A.Vairogs 3+1reb

Second ranked Jurmala (8-5) crushed at home 10th ranked Latvijas Universitate (2-10) by 32 points 89-57, which is the biggest margin this round. The game was mostly controlled by Jurmala. Latvijas Universitate was better in second period 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Latvijas Universitate 42-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Jurmala players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Forward Arturs Duselis (201-89) nailed 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international point guard Edgars Jeromanovs (186-86) accounted for 8 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. Peteris Rekis (197-93) came up with 9 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Renars Birkans (184-97) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively for Latvijas Universitate in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jurmala have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-5 record having just two points less than leader Ventspils. Latvijas Universitate at the other side stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Jurmala will play against Barons Riga (#5) on the road in the next round. Latvijas Universitate will play against the league's leader Ventspils (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers:Jurmala: A.Duselis 19+6reb+4ast, U.Pinete 16+4reb+4ast, A.Strelnieks 14+6reb+1ast, J.Rozitis 8+6reb+1ast, M.Saulitis 8+4reb, E.Jeromanovs 8+5reb+12astLU: R.Birkans 10+1reb+5ast, J.Eiduks 10+2reb, H.Rubenis 9+6reb, P.Rekis 9+9reb+2ast, E.Lasenbergs 9+3reb+3ast, L.Jaunzems 7+1reb

Liepaja/Triobet (LBL) added to their roster 25-year old American guard Malcolm Griffin (193-95kg-91, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Promotex). He started the season at ASS Sale in Moroccan D1 league. The last season Griffin played at FUS Rabat (also in D1). He helped them to make it to the Moroccan Throne Cup Semifinals. Griffin played in the final of Arab Club Championships. He has played previously professionally in MPBA (Champaign Swarm). Griffin attended Fresno Pacific University un... [read more]

Liepaja/Triobet (LBL) added to their roster 25-year old American guard Malcolm Griffin (193-95kg-91, college: Fresno Pacific, agency: Promotex). He started the season at ASS Sale in Moroccan D1 league. The last season Griffin played at FUS Rabat (also in D1). He helped them to make it to the Moroccan Throne Cup Semifinals. Griffin played in the final of Arab Club Championships.He has played previously professionally in MPBA (Champaign Swarm).Griffin attended Fresno Pacific University until 2014 and it is his third season as a professional player.

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